Yup, increased pain – along with nausea, dizziness, etc. I found that for me, even 30mg (the doc wanted me to get to 60mg) is too much. When I dropped the dose down to 10mg the side effects went away. Unfortunately, Cymbalta does not come in anything less that 30mg – so I have to open the capsule and divide the little white balls until I get to 10mg. It’s not the best solution – but it’s better than the side effects. I’ve been on it for 6 weeks now and it initially seemed to help the pain by about 20%. As time has gone on, however, the drug’s helpful effects seem to be wearing off. I have tried to “up” the dose – but the side effects always come back (it's like my body can only handle a set amount of this drug). It has also helped me to take the med in the AM with a meal… Good luck.

They had me on 120mg of Cymbalta. Supposively doulbing the normal (60mg) dose works for diabetic pain management (similar to FMS pain) and so they did that for me. The night sweats were finally unbearable and the overdose of seretonine left me feeling like I was getting electricuted if I forgot to take my medicine one day! I am slowly getting off the Cymbalta and trying to take the homeopath road....but I must say....since I have gotten down to just 60mg (they are gradually cutitng me down)....I have had so much chronic pain...I guess the med was working on my pain, better than I realized! Oh well...just not worth the side effects!!!!

i take 60mg of cymbalta yes it was terrible the first two weeks so sick and alot of anxiety,but after that i felt better my pain is back i have been on it for two months so i think they are going to increase my dose. i have insomnia and it got alot worse on cymbalta so i increased my ambien. just give it a chance it might work for you but yes you might need a sleeping pill with it. also i like it cause you will not gain weight with it.

I take Cymbalta 60mg @ night & 1-2 trazadone 50mg for sleep. It has done WONDERS for me! I haven't had anything that works this well!! My DR won't prescribe sleep aides, but gave me the trazadone to take with it & I ma now only taking one @ night. I am sleeping through the night for the first time in a long time! I wake in the morning with much LESS PAIN! The only bad side effect I have had is night sweating. Has anyone else had this happen?

Just wanted to let you know I tried Cymbalta and my anxiety skyrocketed not to mention it did nothing for the depression, headaches or fibro.I even ended up taking something for the anxiety it got sooo bad.

I am currently weening off cymbalta. I was taking 120 mg for the last month or so. I started with 30 mg. I was experiencing some anxiety, but my fatigue was seriously worse than usual. I had to push myself through the day, every day.. I gained about 10 pounds as well. No...... this drug is not for me!

I take 90 mg of Cymbalta. I think it has helped some. I have had no trouble taking it. I do think I am handling things better. But would like it to work a little better. I did not know you culd take 120mg.

I just started Cymbatla last Thursday 20mg. My matabolism is in super slow gear and I feel like a slug in mud. First day I had a dull headache and still have it. Yes it helps with my burning pain that would take me to my knees at time. But is it worth taking it with all the side effects I am pondering that thought often and really don't know what to do. For over 10 years I was on a very high dose of morphine but to the nation's abuse of opiods my va Dr has decreased me down to 60mg. I have been in such so much pain this last year that yes Cymbatla decreases the burning pain but it also slows the rest of my functions and feelings as well. So the question is is it worth it? ! ?